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USER’S

GUIDE

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock

hazard, do not expose this HD

receiver to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

This symbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the product.

Important Information

Product Registration:

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and

model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.

Model No. _________________________________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: __________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Cautions

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the HD

receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper

airﬂow to the unit. Blocking the airﬂow to the unit could impair performance or

damage your receiver and other components.

Do not stack the HD receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio

power ampliﬁer.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment may

void the user’s authority to operate it. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical

Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to

the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note to Satellite Dish Antenna

Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810, and in particular Article 810-

15, of the National Electrical Code (which covers proper installation and grounding of

television receiving equipment) as well as to Article 820-40, which speciﬁes that the

satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the

building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents

and other intellectual property rights measures. The anticopy process is licensed for non-

commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or disassembly

is prohibited.

Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs

in high definition format using this product.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

HD receiver.

Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents.

Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet

will accumulate more dust. A non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended.

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Table Of Contents

Welcome to High Definition................................................4

Getting Started ................................................................................. 4

Setup and Connections ..........................................................5

Step 1: Unpack the System .............................................................. 6

Step 2: Connect Your HD Receiver to Other Components ............. 6

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ................... 6

Jacks and Cables......................................................................... 7

Front of the HD Receiver ........................................................... 8

Back of the HD Receiver ............................................................ 9

Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor.................. 10

Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor .......... 11

Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor ......... 12

Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor .. 14

Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................. 17

Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................ 17

Step 5: Run Interactive Setup ........................................................ 17

Step 6: Select a Screen Format ...................................................... 17

Step 7: Connect the VCR Controller ..............................................18

How to Locate the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor.................. 18

How to Select a VCR Type ....................................................... 19

Step 8: Order Programming .......................................................... 20

Using the Remote..................................................................... 21

Remote Control Buttons ................................................................22

Programming the Remote Control ............................................... 24

Remote Control Codes ...................................................................25

Using the Remote to Control a Component................................. 25

Basic Operation .......................................................................27

About The Channel Banner ...........................................................28

Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Viewing.............................. 29

Changing Channels ........................................................................ 30

Using the Program Guides .................................................. 31

Bringing Up the Program Guides .................................................. 32

Anatomy of the TV Program Guide .............................................. 33

Anatomy of the DIRECTV Program Guide .................................... 34

Table Of Contents

2

Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35

Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35

Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36

The Other Guides Icon ................................................................... 37

Exiting A Program Guide ............................................................... 38

Sorting the DIRECTV

®

Programming Guide .................................. 38

The Other Icons .............................................................................. 42

Audio Controls and Timers ...............................................43

Audio Controls ............................................................................... 44

Optical Output ......................................................................... 44

SAP (Second Audio Program) .................................................. 46

Audio Language ...................................................................... 46

Timers Feature ................................................................................ 47

Setting Up Timer Recordings................................................... 47

Recording with Timer .............................................................. 47

Schedule a Timer with the RECORD Button ........................... 48

Using Profiles .......................................................................... 49

About Profiles ................................................................................. 50

The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................ 50

Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List ......................................... 50

Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels .......................... 51

Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ...................................... 51

Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit ........................................... 52

The TV Setup .................................................................................. 53

Editing Channels in a TV List ................................................... 53

Selecting or Deleting All TV Channels .................................... 53

Setting the TV Rating ..................................................................... 54

The Rating Limit Screen........................................................... 55

Blocking Age-Based Ratings.................................................... 56

Setting the Movie Rating ........................................................ 58

Blocking Unrated TV Shows .................................................... 59

Viewing Hours.......................................................................... 60

Choosing Your Profile .................................................................... 60

Locking and Unlocking a User Profile ........................................... 61

Locking the System ........................................................................ 62

Unlocking the System .............................................................. 62

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Table Of Contents

System Options and Preferences ......................................63

Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64

Changing the Signal Type .............................................................. 64

Channel Search ............................................................................... 65

Set VCR Type ................................................................................... 65

Mailbox ...........................................................................................66

Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................ 67

Setting the Time and Date ............................................................. 69

Choosing an Output Channel ........................................................ 70

Using the Preferences Menu ......................................................... 70

Color Scheme ...........................................................................70

Translucency .............................................................................70

Default Guide........................................................................... 70

Screen Format .......................................................................... 71

Caption Display ........................................................................ 71

Caption Mode .......................................................................... 72

Using Fetch ..................................................................................... 72

Getting Assistance .................................................................. 73

Running the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 74

Getting Antenna Information .......................................................75

Selecting Dish Type......................................................................... 75

Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates ............................................76

Using the On-Screen Signal Meter.......................................... 77

Your New Access Card .................................................................... 78

Running the System Test ................................................................ 78

Reference.................................................................................... 79

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 80

RCA High Definition (HD) Digital Receiver Limited Warranty..... 82

FCC Registration Information ........................................................ 84

Accessory Information ................................................................... 86

Index ............................................................................................... 90

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High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV.

There are two types of display formats available: one is ATSC format (originating from the Advanced Television

Systems Committee). The other is NTSC format (named for the National Television Systems Committee). What makes

your High Definition receiver special is that it has tuners capable of receiving three types of signals: analog (in NTSC

format) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite (coming from DIRECTV if

you subscribe to DIRECTV

®

programming

†

). With the advent of digital terrestrial broadcast, your HD receiver makes

receiving all types of signals seamless. Below is an example of how you can receive the different types of signals.

Getting Started

Now that you have an understanding of what your HD receiver can do, read on to find necessary information about

how to use it. The first section of this manual shows you how to connect components and speakers. The “Basic

Operation” section describes how you receive the three signals and your viewing options: TV and DIRECTV. The rest

of this manual describes how to use your HD receiver’s many features, such as program guides, profiles, and system

options.

† DIRECTV

®

programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy of

which is provided with your first DIRECTV billing statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics

Corp., and is used with permission.

* The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here. If your satellite dish antenna is round instead of

oval, you can receive programming from only the DIRECTV satellite.

Welcome to High Definition

SATELLITE

DISH ANTENNA*

DIGITAL

TERRESTRIAL

ANTENNA

ANALOG

TERRESTRIAL

ANTENNA

DIRECTV

SATELLITE

TOWER SENDING

DIGITAL SIGNALS

TOWER SENDING

ANALOG SIGNALS

TERRESTRIAL

ANTENNA

OR

DIRECTV HD

SATELLITE

CABLE TV

HD RECEIVER

TV, HIGH RESOLUTION MONITOR,

OR HD DISPLAY MONITOR

Setup and Connections

5

Getting Started

This section tells you how to get your HD receiver set up

and connected. It describes the cables you will need,

explains the front and back panels, and walks you

through the steps needed to start using your HD

receiver.

Setup and connections

1

➣

Using the remote

2

3

Basic Operation

Using the

Program Guides

4

Audio Controls and

timers

5

Using the Profiles

6

System Options and

Preferences

7

Getting Assistance

8

Reference

9

➣➣

➣

Setup and Connections

6

Step 1: Unpack the System

Make sure to locate the remote control and the other cables that are included with

your HD receiver.

Step 2: Connect Your HD Receiver to

Other Components

During the satellite dish antenna installation, your HD receiver may have been

connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on the

components you have, another connection may provide better picture and audio

quality. The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you

decide what connection is best for you.

Things to Know Before Connecting Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect

any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the Audio/Video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of

straight down the middle after you connect your components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the Audio/Video

cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the safety

sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the

components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air rising from it

will not flow around other components.

Remote Control

123

456

789

0

ON•OFF

TVVCR1

DVD

MUTE WHO

GO BACKFETCH

GUIDE INFO

MENU CLEAR

INPUT

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

ANTENNA

AUX

HD RCVR

OK



CH

+

CH

VOL

VCR2

Setup and Connections

7

Jacks and Cables

Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make connections.

Note that not all cables come with your HD receiver.

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack is available on this HD receiver and is used in conjunction with

audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because

the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The Audio/Video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality. They

are used for most Audio/Video connections between components. The Audio/

Video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and

white for left audio). If your component has only one input for audio (mono),

connect it to the left (white L/MONO) audio jack on the HD receiver.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and

DIRECTV signals. These jacks are also required for antenna or cable connections.

The RF and coaxial jacks on the HD receiver are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA

A IN, ANTENNA B IN, and OUT TO TV. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all

satellite signal distribution.

Optical Jack and Cables

The optical cable and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack are used for connecting a Dolby

Digital receiver. If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-

type input, use an optical cable to connect the HD receiver to that receiver.

Telephone Jack and Cord

The telephone line cord is required to connect your HD receiver

to a phone line.

If you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV

®

programming, some services require this

phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to periodically call

out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most

common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you

don’t have a modular jack, call your local telephone company to find out how

to get one installed.

VCR Controller Jack and Cable

The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the HD receiver’s back panel. The

other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s remote sensor.

HD Monitor Out Jack and VGA Cable

A VGA cable connects the HD receiver to an industry-standard RGB-compatible

monitor via the HD MONITOR OUT jack.

S-Video Jack

Audio/Video Jacks

RF Jack

Digital Audio

Out Jack

Phone Jacks

VCR Controller Jack

HD Monitor Out Jack

Setup and Connections

8

Front of the HD Receiver

ON Turns the HD receiver on and off.

INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the program guide to

get more information on the highlighted program or channel.

INPUT Toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing.

ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between ANTENNA A and B.

HD MONITOR If you have connected the HD MONITOR OUT jack to your TV or

monitor as well as Audio/Video jacks, this button allows you to toggle between

viewing signals via the HD MONITOR OUT jack and signals via the Audio/Video jacks.

MENU/OK Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it selects

highlighted items.

> When in the menu system, > moves the highlight right.

< When in the menu system, < moves the highlight left.

v Scrolls down through the current channel list. If you are viewing TV programming

and press CHv, you scroll down through TV channels. If you subscribe to and are

viewing DIRECTV

®

programming, you scroll down through DIRECTV channels. In the

menu system, v moves the highlight down.

^ Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are viewing TV programming and

press ^, you scroll up through TV channels. If you subscribe to and are viewing

DIRECTV

®

programming, you scroll up through DIRECTV channels. In the menu

system, ^ moves the highlight up.

INPUT ANTENNA HD MONITORINFOON

MENU

OK

If you cannot find your

remote control, you can

use the front panel of

the HD receiver to

operate many of the

receiver’s features.

Setup and Connections

9

Back of the HD Receiver

The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the HD receiver. When connecting

A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right

audio, etc.).

ANTENNA B

IN

ANTENNA A

IN

OUT TO TV

VIDEO

S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

AUDIOVCR

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

SATELLITE

IN

ACCESS CARD

R

L

ACCESS CARD Insert the access card into the slot so your program provider can identify you. Open the

door by pressing the two top tabs and pulling down on the silver cover. Make sure the contacts on the

access card are on the bottom of the card while inserting. (Refer to “New Access Card” in this manual’s

“Assistance” section for details.) The DIRECTV System requires a valid card.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your HD receiver to a

compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio

channels).

VCR CONTROL Allows the HD receiver to control your VCR for one-button recording.

AUDIO (R and L) Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your monitor has Audio/Video

capability, use these jacks to connect the HD receiver to your TV or monitor. You must also connect either

the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack.

VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. If your TV or monitor has Audio/Video

capability, use this jack to connect the HD receiver. You must also connect the AUDIO jacks.

S-VIDEO Provides good picture quality. If your TV or monitor has S-Video capability, use this jack along

with the Audio/Video jacks to connect the HD receiver to your monitor.

HD MONITOR OUT Use to connect an RGB-compatible high definition monitor. This provides high

definition picture quality when high definition broadcasts are viewed. Due to copyright restrictions, you

may not be available to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product.

SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the HD receiver.

PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the HD receiver to enable some DIRECTV services.

OUT TO TV Use to connect the HD receiver to your TV, monitor, or antenna connection.

ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off-air/ terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the HD receiver.

ANTENNA A IN Use to connect a second off-air/ terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the HD receiver.

The VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs are disabled when you press and illuminate the front panel HD

MONITOR output button.

Setup and Connections

10

To make the connection:

1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional).

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right,

Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV or monitor.

• Connect the S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.

2. Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to your cable outlet, cable box, or

antenna. If desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF

signal.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite dish antenna.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s OUT TO TV jack to the TV’s input jack, usually labeled ANTENNA IN.

Basic connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor

HD Receiver and Regular TV or Monitor

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic

components or other

objects on top of the HD

receiver. See Safety

Information on the inside

cover for details.

HD RECEIVER

REGULAR TV or MONITOR

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

ANTENNA IN

AUDIO

VIDEORL

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

B IN

ANTENNA

A IN

OUT TO TV

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

SATELLITE

IN

ACCESS CARD

R

L

ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL

CABLE

IN

Optional

The ANT B and ANT A

jacks can receive both

digital and analog RF

signals.

Setup and Connections

11

To make the connection:

1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables.

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right,

Left, and VIDEO jacks on the Multimedia or HD monitor.

• Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the Multimedia VGA Left and Right

Audio inputs.

• Connect an S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s S-VIDEO jack.

2. Connect the VGA cable.

• Connect a VGA cable from the HD receiver’s HD MONITOR OUT jack to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s VGA input

jack, usually labeled DIGITAL TV INPUT (S)VGA.

3. Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on the HD receiver to your cable outlet, box, or antenna. If

desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF signal.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite dish antenna.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the HD receiver’s OUT TO TV jack to the TV’s input jack, often labeled ANTENNA/CABLE.

Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor

HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD Monitor

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic

components or other

objects on top of the HD

receiver. See Safety

Information on the inside

cover for details.

Due to copyright

restrictions, you may not

be able to view some

high definition programs

in high definition format

using this product.

MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR

VIDEO S-VIDEO

R

L

AUDIO

ANTENNA/

CABLE

INPUT

DIGITAL TV

INPUT (5)VGA 1

AUDIO INPUTS

R L

HD RECEIVER

ANTENNA

B IN

ANTENNA

A IN

OUT TO TV

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

SATELLITE

IN

ACCESS CARD

R

L

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL

CABLE

The ANT B and ANT A

jacks can receive both

digital and analog RF

signals.

Setup and Connections

12

Advanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor

HD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCR

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic

components or other

objects on top of the HD

receiver. See Safety

Information on the inside

cover for details.

HD RECEIVER

VCR

SATELLITE DISH

ANTENNA

ANTENNA IN

AUDIO

VIDEORL

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

B IN

ANTENNA

A IN

OUT TO TV

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

SATELLITE

IN

ACCESS CARD

R

L

ALTERNATE

RF SIGNAL

SPLITTER

CABLE

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

OUT

IN

AUDIO

VIDEORL

IN

Optional

REGULAR TV OR MONITOR

IN

OUT

Optional

The ANT B and ANT A

jacks can receive both

digital and analog RF

signals.

Setup and Connections

13

To make the connection:

1. Connect Audio/Video and S-Video cables (optional).

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, Left, and

VIDEO jacks to the AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks on the back of the TV

or monitor.

• Connect an S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO

jack.

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s second set of AUDIO Right,

and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the second set of AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO

jacks on the VCR.

2. Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to

one output of a splitter. Then use another coaxial cable to connect the input jack

on the VCR, usually labeled IN FROM ANTENNA, to the other output of the

splitter. Connect the input of the splitter to your cable outlet, cable box, or

antenna using a third coaxial cable. If desired, connect another coaxial cable

from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD receiver to another RF signal.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite

dish antenna.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your TV’s antenna input jack, usually labeled

ANTENNA IN, to the VCR’s output jack, usually labeled OUT TO TV.

Setup and Connections

14

Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor

HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCR

CAUTION

Do not stack electronic

components or other

objects on top of the HD

receiver. See Safety

Information on the inside

cover for details.

Due to copyright

restrictions, you may not

be able to view some

high definition programs

in high definition format

using this product.

HD RECEIVER

VCR

MULTIMEDIA or HIGH DEFINITION MONITOR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

IN

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

B IN

ANTENNA

A IN

OUT TO TV

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

SATELLITE

IN

ACCESS CARD

R

L

VIDEO S-VIDEO

R

L

AUDIO

ANTENNA/

CABLE

INPUT

DIGITAL TV

INPUT (5)VGA 1

AUDIO INPUTS

R L

SATELLITE DISH

ANTENNA

ALTERNATE

RF SIGNAL

SPLITTER

CABLE

The ANT B and ANT A

jacks can receive both

digital and analog RF

signals.

Setup and Connections

15

To make the connection:

1. Connect Audio/Video and S-video cables.

• Connect an Audio/Video cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right, and Left, and

VIDEO jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO IN Right, Left, and VIDEO jacks.

• Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver’s AUDIO Right and Left jacks to the

Multimedia VGA Left and Right Audio inputs. Connect a Video cable from the

HD receiver’s VIDEO jack to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s VIDEO input jack.

• (Optional) Connect an Audio/Video cable from the VCR’s second AUDIO Right,

and Left, and VIDEO jacks to the Multimedia or HD monitor’s AUDIO IN Right,

Left, and VIDEO jacks.

• (Optional) Connect an S-video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the

VCR’s S-VIDEO jack.

2. Connect the VGA cable.

• Connect a VGA cable from the HD receiver’s HD MONITOR OUT jack to the

Multimedia or HD monitor’s VGA input jack, usually labeled DIGITAL TV INPUT

(S)VGA.

3. Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the ANTENNA A (or B) jack on your HD receiver to a

splitter. Then use another coaxial cable to connect the input jack on the VCR,

usually labeled IN FROM ANTENNA, to the other jack on the splitter. Connect the

splitter to your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna using a third coaxial cable. If

desired, connect another coaxial cable from the vacant ANTENNA jack on the HD

receiver to another RF signal.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your HD receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack to the satellite

dish antenna.

• Connect a coaxial cable from your VCR’s OUT TO TV jack to the Multimedia or HD

monitor’s ANTENNA/CABLE jack.

Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack

This HD receiver’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international

standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby

Digital decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may

not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything

other than a PCM, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Pro Logic receiver or decoder could create a

high noise level, causing damage to headphones or speakers. For more information

about Dolby Digital, see the section “Audio Controls and Timers.”

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16

To watch television or DIRECTV

®

programming:

1. Tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate input channel.

If you have used Audio/Video cables to connect the HD receiver to the TV, choose an

input channel such as INPUT or VIDEO. If you have used a coaxial cable to connect the

OUT TO TV jack on the HD receiver to the TV or monitor and did not use Audio/Video

cables, tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate output channel—usually Channel

3. (You may change the output channel from 3 to 4 by choosing System Options from

the HD receiver’s main menu, then choosing Output Channel. If you do so, tune the

TV or monitor to channel 4.)

2. Press the HD RCVR button on the remote control to turn on your HD receiver.

3. If you are using a regular TV or monitor:

Make sure the HD receiver is not in HD monitor mode. To make sure you are not in

HD monitor mode, check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD

MONITOR is not illuminated. If it is illuminated, press the button to turn off the

light.

If you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor:

Make sure the HD receiver is in HD monitor mode. To make sure you are in HD

monitor mode, check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD

MONITOR is illuminated. If it is not illuminated, press the button to turn on the light.

4. To view DIRECTV

®

programming (if you subscribe):

Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted in the

channel banner.

5. To view television programming:

Press INPUT on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the channel

banner. Note that some cable systems may require a “conversion box.” If so, consult

your cable company’s box tuning instructions for details.

• To watch the signal being received via the ANTENNA A jack on the HD receiver,

press the ANTENNA button on the remote until ANTENNA A appears in the

banner.

• To watch the signal being received via the ANTENNA B jack on the HD receiver,

press the ANTENNA button on the remote until ANTENNA B appears in the

banner.

To watch your VCR:

• Tune the TV or monitor to the VCR output channel (usually channel 3, 4, VID, VIDEO,

or INPUT).

• Turn on your VCR.

• Use the appropriate buttons on your remote to control the VCR. For more

information about programming your HD receiver’s remote control to operate your

VCR, see the section “Using the Remote.”

DIRECTV highlighted in the

channel banner indicates you

are viewing DIRECTV

channels.

TV highlighted in the

channel banner indicates

you are viewing TV channels.

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Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote

Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your remote

control.

1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.

2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching

the + and – end of each battery.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System

1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs completely.

2. To turn on the HD receiver, press the HD RCVR button

on the remote control or the

ON button on the front panel. When on, the button is illuminated.

3. If you are using a MultiMedia or HD monitor and have connected a VGA cable to the

HD RECEIVER OUT jack, make sure the front panel button labeled HD MONITOR is

illuminated.

Step 5: Run Interactive Setup

If you self-installed your satellite dish antenna, you may have already used the interactive

setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a

system test.

If you need to run the interactive setup again, press MENU on the remote control, select

Assistance from the main menu, then select Interactive Setup. For more details, see the

section “Getting Assistance” in this book.

If you just want to check your dish pointing coordinates or run the signal strength meter,

select Assistance from the main menu, then select Dish Pointing.

Step 6: Select a Screen Format

To select a screen format:

1. Press MENU on the remote control.

2. Select Preferences from the main menu.

3. Then select Screen Format.

4. Use the arrows and OK buttons on the remote control to specify the aspect ratio of

the TV or monitor you are using with your HD receiver.

If you have a 4:3 ratio monitor, you need to specify how an image with a 16:9 ratio is

displayed: Letterbox or Cropped.

If you have a 16:9 ratio monitor, you need to specify how an image with a 4:3 ratio is

displayed: Normal, Full, or Fill.

For more details on how the images are displayed, see the section in this book called

“System Options and Preferences.”

During the interactive

setup, be sure to specify

the correct type of

satellite dish antenna

from which you are

receiving DIRECTV

®

programming.

If you are using a

monitor connected to

the HD receiver’s HD

MONITOR OUT jack,

there are cases where

the signal cannot be

received from the HD

MONITOR OUT jack. You

will then be given the

opportunity to switch to

the standard definition

Audio/Video output.

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Step 7: Connect the VCR Controller

For the HD receiver to control your VCR, you need to attach the VCR Controller to the

back of the HD receiver and the front of the VCR.

1. Plug the VCR Controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the HD receiver.

2. Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR. (See “How to Locate the VCR’s

Remote Control Sensor” for details.)

VCR Controller

ANTENNA B IN ANTENNA A INOUT TO TV

VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUTAUDIOVCR

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

SATELLITE IN

ACCESS CARD

R

L

REMOTE SENSOR

VCR

Front of VCR

Back of HD Receiver

How to Locate the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor

The VCR Controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote sensor on your VCR.

Some VCRs have a label that identifies the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If

the IR sensor is labeled on your VCR, affix the VCR Controller directly over the sensor.

For VCRs that do not have a label for the remote sensor, you need to use the VCR’s

remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR Controller.

1. Hold the VCR’s remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR.

2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power

button on and off.

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